an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm:I cowered in fear as bullets whizzed pastfear of unemployment is paralysing the economy [count noun]:he is prey to irrational fears
[count noun] (fear for) a feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety of someone:police launched a hunt for the family amid fears for their safety
the likelihood of something unwelcome happening:she observed the other guests without fear of attracting attention
archaic a mixed feeling of dread and reverence:the love and fear of God
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Universal
be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful:I hated him but didn’t fear him any more [with clause]:farmers fear that they will lose business
[no object] (fear for) feel anxiety on behalf of:I fear for the city with this madman let loose in it
[with infinitive] avoid doing something because one is afraid:she eventually feared to go out at all
used to express regret or apology:I shall buy her book, though not, I fear, the hardback version
archaic regard (God) with reverence and awe:he urged his listeners to fear God
for fear of (or that)
to avoid the risk of (or that):no one dared refuse the order for fear of losing their job
never fear
used to reassure someone:we shall meet again, never fear
no fear
British informal used as an emphatic expression of denial or refusal:‘Are you coming with me?’ ‘No fear—it’s too exciting here.’
put the fear of God in (or into) someone
make someone very frightened:she hoped the threat would put the fear of God in him
without fear or favour
impartially:take all your decisions without fear or favour
